Sundre Palliative Care Association
May we walk this journey with you...
Resources:
www.ahs.ca
www.ahpca.ca
www.healthlinkalberta.ca
www.myhealth.alberta.ca/palliative-care
www.virtualhospice.ca
www.lendingcupboard.org
Greenwood Neighborhood Place, Sundre 403-638-1011 www.mygnp.org
Home Care Intake - 855-371-4122
Home Care Sundre
403-638-4063
SUNDRE COMMUNITY VAN
The big Sundre community van can be booked for an individual’s transportation to medical appointments, within Sundre or outside of Sundre, even to Calgary or Red Deer. The van is wheelchair accessible and the cost is $1/km. Call 403-638-3266. On Thursdays the van is operational for the greater community of Sundre. If you need a pick up on a Thursday and you are not a regular user you need to call to have your name put on the list. For other days of the week, especially during busy times. you may need to call one week in advance to book the van. Clients must be able to manage on their own, although a companion may go with them.
There may be drivers available who use their own vehicles. This cost is $0.50/km and the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. Clients must be able to manage on their own. Please book in advance.
Alternatively you can call Sundre taxi 403-638-8500.
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AdvanceCarePlanning
Published on 5 Apr 2019
Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. In this Video, Walter Gretzky talks about his experience with Advance Care Planning and how it helped his family members know about his wishes and values. Learn more about Advance Care Planning here: http://www.advancecareplanning.ca/ Advance care planning is for everyone! In this short video, we see a conversation between Walter Gretzky, his daughter Kim, and grandson Nathan. Walter talks about his experience with Advance Care Planning and how it helped his family members know about his wishes and values. His family calls on us all to give it a shot and start conversations about our wishes with our loved ones. The video was created in partnership between the Gretzky family, Speak Up, the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians, and JMorris Media. You too can decide now and tell your loved ones what you want and make sure they are comfortable with the responsibility. Then write down your wishes, store the document in a safe place and make sure your family knows where to find your Advance Care Plan.
Published on 5 Apr 2019
Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. In this Video, Walter Gretzky talks about his experience with Advance Care Planning and how it helped his family members know about his wishes and values. Learn more about Advance Care Planning here: http://www.advancecareplanning.ca/ Advance care planning is for everyone! In this short video, we see a conversation between Walter Gretzky, his daughter Kim, and grandson Nathan. Walter talks about his experience with Advance Care Planning and how it helped his family members know about his wishes and values. His family calls on us all to give it a shot and start conversations about our wishes with our loved ones. The video was created in partnership between the Gretzky family, Speak Up, the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians, and JMorris Media. You too can decide now and tell your loved ones what you want and make sure they are comfortable with the responsibility. Then write down your wishes, store the document in a safe place and make sure your family knows where to find your Advance Care Plan.
